United States Code (Last Updated: May 24, 2014) |
Title 46. SHIPPING |
SubTitle II. Vessels and Seamen |
Part G. Merchant Seamen Protection and Relief |
Chapter 111. PROTECTION AND RELIEF |
§ 11110. Seamen’s clothing
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The clothing of a seaman is exempt from attachments and liens. A person detaining a seaman’s clothing shall be fined not more than $500, imprisoned for not more than 6 months, or both.
Historical And Revision
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Revised section | Source section (U.S. Code) |
11110 | 46:563 |
Section 11110 exempts seamen’s clothing from attachments and liens. It also provides a penalty for violations.